Synonyms of bound

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noun (1)

1

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limit
• limitation
• confines
• boundary
• end
• line
• extent
• termination
• cap
• ceiling
• barrier
• border
• extremity
• edge
• fence
• verge
• margin
• terminus
• fag end
• wall
• outside
• stop
• rim
• restraint
• hedge
• brim
• bar

2

as in confines

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

colored outside the bounds of the drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confines
• edge
• boundary
• perimeter
• border
• edging
• circumference
• verge
• end
• margin
• periphery
• frame
• skirt
• fringe
• outskirts
• rim
• brim
• skirting
• hem
• borderline
• compass
• extent
• cusp
• curb
• limitation
• shore
• brink
• maximum
• restriction
• lip
• mere
• ceiling
• crest
• measure
• termination
• demarcation
• march
• lap
• ambit
• frontier
• borderland
• pale
• selvage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• inside
• middle
• interior
• inner

bound

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noun (2)

as in leap

an act of leaping into the air

the kangaroo took one giant bound and was gone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leap
• jump
• hop
• vault
• bounce
• spring
• skip
• pounce
• attack
• lope
• caper
• plunge
• gambol
• capriole
• dive
• gambado
• pitch

bound

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verb (1)

1

as in to define

to mark the limits of

the country is bounded by water on two sides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• define
• limit
• mark (off)
• describe
• demarcate
• govern
• delimit
• circumscribe
• terminate
• demark
• control
• determine
• delineate

2

as in to border

to serve as a border for

being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• surround
• margin
• fringe
• edge
• define
• encircle
• rim
• skirt
• frame
• trace
• loop
• circle
• demarcate
• enclose
• restrict
• trim
• outline
• confine
• restrain
• delineate
• circumscribe
• limit
• round
• hem
• ring
• curb
• check
• control
• sketch
• wall
• silhouette
• environ
• girth
• girdle
• compass

bound

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verb (2)

1

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step

the child giggled and bounded off to play with her friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hop
• bounce
• skip
• leap
• jump
• trip
• lope
• lollop
• romp
• gambol
• caper
• skitter
• frisk
• vault
• skim

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lumber
• trudge
• plod

2

as in to leap

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

a rabbit bounded down the garden path

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leap
• jump
• hop
• vault
• spring
• bounce
• skip
• pounce
• leapfrog
• hurdle
• attack
• cavort
• frolic
• romp
• lope
• gambol
• skyrocket
• buck
• caper
• capriole
• shoot

bound

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adjective

ˈbau̇nd 

as in determined

fully committed to achieving a goal

I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30

Synonyms & Similar Words

• determined
• resolute
• intent
• resolved
• out
• decisive
• confident
• positive
• firm
• set
• bent (on or upon)
• adamant
• purposeful
• do-or-die
• single-minded
• serious
• sure
• certain
• hell-bent (on or upon)
• hardened
• on one's mettle
• persistent
• vehement
• willful
• steady
• earnest
• stubborn
• bitter
• unswerving
• rigid
• cocksure
• unwavering
• unbending
• immovable
• unfaltering
• hard
• unhesitating
• inflexible
• adamantine
• obdurate
• implacable
• unrelenting
• unyielding
• tenacious
• uncompromising
• perverse
• pigheaded
• dogged
• mulish
• headstrong
• pertinacious
• hardheaded
• self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unresolved
• hesitant
• undetermined
• uncertain
• faltering
• irresolute
• doubtful
• indecisive
• unsure
• reluctant
• suspicious
• skeptical
• unsettled
• dubious
• unconvinced
• wavering
• undecided
• loath
• distrustful
• vacillating
• weak-kneed
• mistrustful
• indisposed
• disinclined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bound

Noun

Plants are vigorous and may need containment to remain in bounds. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Navarro chopped his feet prior to the shot, but Carter dove to his left and pushed the attempt out of bounds. — Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

How Leaders Should Prepare The organizations that get this right will be the ones that deploy agents where the work is bounded, the data is clean and the accountability is clear. — Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

With the sprightly energy of a schoolboy, Jean-Paul Doron bounds into an empty creek, his red suede shoes scraping pale rocks. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Adjective

The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion. — Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026

The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes. — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026